Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice
A hike of 13% for K-8 voucher schools and 33% for high schools, union official says.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer
Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Record Low Unemployment Gives State’s Workers Bargaining Power
Lowest-wage workers have seen the biggest gains from tight labor market.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Convention Hails Victories
Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office
Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'
Jun 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gallagher Won’t Challenge Baldwin for US Senate
A blow to GOP leaders who saw congressman as best shot to defeat Democrat in 2024.
Jun 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read
DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
